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	Joseph Haydn, Christopher Hogwood, Handel and Haydn Society Haydn - Arias & Cantatas / Auger · H&H · Hogwood Genres: Pop, Classical ''Although pure lyricism is obviously Miss Auger's strong point, there is more to her than that; she is a singing actress of some depth.'' -- The New York Times Avie proudly returns a classic recording to international av... more » « less
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All Artists: Joseph Haydn, Christopher Hogwood, Handel and Haydn Society, Arleen Auger
Title: Haydn - Arias & Cantatas / Auger · H&H · Hogwood
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Avie
Original Release Date: 5/24/2005
Release Date: 5/24/2005
Genres: Pop, Classical
Styles: Vocal Pop, Opera & Classical Vocal, Forms & Genres, Symphonies, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 822252206623

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''Although pure lyricism is obviously Miss Auger's strong point, there is more to her than that; she is a singing actress of some depth.'' -- The New York Times Avie proudly returns a classic recording to international availability: the late, legendary soprano Arleen Auger singing cantatas and arias by Haydn. Joining her are renowned conductor Christopher Hogwood and the orchestra of Boston's Handel and Haydn Society, the organisation that produced one of Avie's best-selling classical CDs last year, the a capella choral album Peace (AVI-39). This re-issue marks the first in a series that mines the best of the Handel and Haydn Society's back catalogue, making them available again to a public where there is clearly still considerable demand.

CD Reviews

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An Opera Goer | Southern Califorina, USA | 01/20/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Haydn had composed a few operas and oratorios. Many of them are seldom performed, or recorded, except The Creation. Though, I think people would agree with me that Haydn's vocal music did not have all the elements that were possessed in Mozart's opera arias and concert arias. However, the five selections in this CD, in my opinion, are pretty much up to the par. Just only one (the cantata in the third track) of which I felt it was too slow (to my taste). I am a fan of Arleen Auger; this disc is certainly a delightful addition to my collections of her discography. In case you don't know who was Arleen Auger (deceased, unfortunately), there was a full article about her in the OPERA NEWS (July 2006 issue). Better yet, get hold a CD called "Love Songs" and listen to it, you know what I meant."